GP INFORMATION - Children’s screening

Children are generally screening in reception at school. Those deemed suitable for the community service are referred to a local accredited optician for further detailed tests. The service is run by Primary Ophthalmic Solutions (POS), the provider arm of LSL and BBG LOCs.

• Uncorrected refractive error can have significant effects
• Children with poor vision don’t know they have poor vision as have nothing to compare
• Screening vision at a young age will help detect Amblyopia, any uncorrected visual error and treatment at a younger age offers better visual outcomes
• Children with uncorrected refracted errors are disadvantaged due to their sight and often will not do as well at school and have poorer outcomes in their futures
• Screening aims to detect these children, improve their vision and increase their future options

1. Input of details by screener (Health Care Professional) after checking vision in school
2. Referral module for POS admin team to allocate to local Optician’s practice
3. Acceptance or rejection by practice
4. 1st appointment with MECS Community Optometrist
5. 6 week phone check (if follow-up required)
6. 12 – 16 week check (if follow-up required)